TAPS seeking military and veterans mentors for Memorial Day Weekend
From May 25-28, TAPS will hold its 24th National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp (GGC) in Arlington. They are seeking service members and veterans to change the life of surviving military children by volunteering for the weekend as a military mentor.
VLC D.C. VA Home Loan Seminar & Happy Hour – May 9
Looking to buy in the D.C. area and use your VA Home Loan benefits? Here is a great event with local housing experts to provide some insight into buying a home with your VA benefits. Wednesday, May 9 from 5:30-7:00 pm at City Tap House Dupont.
Military Family Fun Day at Roer’s Zoofari – Apr 27
Intended for Military Families with children ages 0-5 years old, join Blue Star Families as they participate in a morning of fun at the Roer's Zoofari! Pet and feed the animals, go on a wagon ride, and enjoy socializing with other military families with children! Registration is required. For more information, or to register, please call 703-696-3512.
Veterans Healing Through Connection Couples Retreats
A therapeutic couples retreat free to ALL current and former service members Active Duty, Reservists, Veterans, and Retired. Open to any committed couple, regardless of marital status.
Caregivers Empowering Caregivers and Community Instant Pot Cooking Class – May 4
Did you know that you can nourish yourself and your loved ones in less than 20 minutes? Come learn how to save time nourishing your mind, body, and soul using an Instant Pot. Share the experience by bringing a friend or neighbor with you. This event is open to ALL, so come enjoy the connections, new skills, and delicious bites.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: The Committee on the Well-being of Military Families – Apr 24
The Committee on The Well-being of Military Families will hold a public information-gathering session on April 24, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the National Academy of Sciences Building (Auditorium), 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, in Washington, DC. The committee is studying the challenges and opportunities facing military families and what is known about effective strategies for supporting and protecting military children and families, as well as lessons to be learned from these experiences.
Speed Networking Event for Military Spouses
Military Spouse Networking - Bethesda - April 11. Join the USO and Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a fun, fast paced speed networking session for military spouses in the Washington D.C. and local military community. April 11th from 10:00AM-2:00PM at 1420 Spring Street, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD. Learn about the USO, the art of networking, create and practice your personal or professional elevator pitch and speed network with other military spouses, employers, organizations, and community leaders. All participants will walk away meeting new friends, contacts, and professionals. Military Spouses, Organizations, Community Leaders, and Hiring Employers are encouraged to attend. Registration is required and space fills up quickly!
Second Annual Heroes’ Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest
Submissions are currently being accepted for the Second Annual Heroes' Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest in cooperation with George Mason University through www.heroesvoices.org. The contest is open to all Veterans and original, unpublished poems may be submitted for consideration until April 20, 2018.
Operation Purple Camps – Registrations Now Open!
At OPC, we offer military kids a FREE WEEK of camp where they connect with other kids, just like them. And purple happens to be the perfect mix of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, and Navy blue. In the military world, purple symbolizes all who serve, and at our Association, we know families serve, too! Does your family have a service member returning from a deployment, gearing up to deploy, or finding a new normal after an injury? Let us help your child prepare and cope. When your military kid attends Operation Purple Camp (OPC), they’ll thrive in an environment with fully trained counselors and camp staff experienced in helping children adapt and overcome the stressors of military life.
Writing from the Heart and Soul: A Workshop for Veterans and Active Duty Military – Mar 3
Veterans Voices and the Veterans & Military Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Parish invite Veterans, Active Duty Military Service Members, and Military and Veteran Spouses to a FREE Transition Workshop: Writing from the Heart and Soul: A Workshop for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Saturday, March 3 from 10 am - 1 pm at 5034 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 2nd Floor Knights of Columbus Washington, DC 20016.